This scholarship will assist non-traditional students who have no parental support to count toward the cost of their education and would benefit greatly from additional scholarship support. Non-traditional students include students who did not begin pursuing a bachelor’s degree immediately following high school graduation and/or may have family or work responsibilities to balance in addition to their studies at Grand Valley. To be eligible for this scholarship:

Recipients shall have been accepted for or currently enrolled at Grand Valley State University (GVSU).

They must be an undergraduate junior or senior and enrolled for 12 credit hours or more in any course of study

Must have a cumulative grade point average of (3.0) or greater on a 4.0 scale

Preference will be given to non-traditional students who may be balancing work or family responsibilities in addition to pursuing a degree

Financial need may be considered, and shall be demonstrated by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Renewal Criteria: This scholarship may be renewed without reapplication provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifications stated above. This scholarship may be awarded to an individual for a maximum of 4 semesters.

Are you a student that has experienced a unique pathway to education including a break due to child/family responsibilities, re-entry to college after some significant time away, or exceptional life circumstances due to employment or other challenges?

Please explain how you are balancing work and family responsibilities and what earning your degree at Grand Valley will allow you to do.